posted by justin hileman 1 year, 3 months ago

Constant companion, (& friend in old age) who will feel interested in one, -- object to be beloved & played with. -- better than a dog anyhow.

Charles Darwin, on wives. An excerpt from his balance sheet on the decision to be married.

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comment by mom 4 hours, 52 minutes later

Dogs don't live as long as wives do, as a rule. Once your wife has you all broken in and trained, you might as well keep her. :)

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